Canadian Medical Association Elects Trailblazer Bolu Ogunyemi as First Black President
Bolu Ogunyemi, a Nigerian-born dermatologist and clinical associate professor of medicine, has been elected as the president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
He is set to become the first Black person to hold the position in the association’s 158-year history.
Ogunyemi, who practices in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a strong advocate for healthcare improvements and has been active in various leadership roles, including his past position as the assistant dean of social accountability at Memorial University.
His tenure will begin in May 2025, and he plans to use his position to push for a robust healthcare system and advocate for healthier communities across Canada.